An ancient little birdSourced
A lovebird with
unusually long legs.
Fossils of Agapornis longipes show wings similar in size to small living lovebirds, but leg bones comparable to those of larger species. Its longer legs may have helped it forage for grass seeds on the ground.
An unexpected silhouette
for a small parrot.
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